Astrology of Today – June 27, 2016

The Moon is in Aries from 3:07 AM forward (until Wednesday, June 29th, at 6:03 AM).

The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase until 2:18 PM, after which the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase.

A Last Quarter Moon occurs today at 2:18 PM.

Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).

Times are EDT

Horoscopes

Aries

Aries

This can be a good day for strengthening a relationship through the sharing of sentimental feelings and memories, dear Aries, or simply through lending an ear and the giving of your time. While good conversation is important today, it’s what you’re communicating through subtle gestures, eye talk, and body language that seem to count most right now. Chiron turns retrograde today as it does each year, and this shift can stimulate self-doubt and insecurity. However, while self-improvement efforts may stall a little on the surface of things, you can quite effectively attract information and help your way going forward. Dreams and seeming coincidences occurring today and this week can be especially important clues as to what inner work needs special attention. Your outer schedule may not be very straightforward at the moment, but will be clearer once you’ve made some inner adjustments. You may be tempted to shut down a little on an emotional level, as you have been attracting a lot of people who seem to need your help, and it’s time that you did some helping of yourself!

Taurus

Taurus

There can be good psychic rapport with people in your life today, dear Taurus, even if you’re not getting all the words right. You’re likely to pick up new information or sense previously unknown feelings. It’s also a good day for working towards a material or work goal with a little extra imagination and panache. You may be sharing a personal matter with someone, and this takes a big weight off your shoulders. Confusing elements in your social life, in group settings, or with friends can be pronounced these days, however, with Chiron coming to a station and turning retrograde today. Alternatively, existing problems might assume more importance in your mind and can act as a trigger for more self-examination. If you’ve been trying too hard to please others recently, then you’re more likely to feel it now. Now is the time to examine why it is you feel the need to overcompensate. Doing more for others doesn’t repair relationships, and may in fact take you further away from the heart of the problem.

Gemini

Gemini

Today’s energy is wonderful for appreciating the finer things in life, dear Gemini. Intuition is strong for creative and visionary business ideas. Your ability to lead, innovate, and make executive decisions can be loaded with Chiron transiting your solar tenth house for the past few years. Doubts or insecurity about any of these things, or your current life path, could be magnified today with Chiron turning retrograde, as it does each year. If you’ve been overcompensating, you’re more likely to see it now and take a step back. There could be some misunderstandings on the level of reputation or career, but this is temporary as you adjust to Chiron’s shift in direction. During the retrograde cycle that lasts until November, try to get in touch with some of the reasons you may be attracting difficulties or overcompensating. This is a good time to work with various healing techniques and for better understanding your ambitions and life path goals.

Cancer

Cancer

Venus in your sign forms a harmonious aspect with Neptune today, dear Cancer, bringing out the dreamer and idealist in you. While hopeful about the future, you are not letting your dreams interfere with enjoyment of the present, and this is an ideal state of mind. Chiron, currently transiting your solar ninth house, turns retrograde today. Its yearly retrograde cycle is a strong time for examining beliefs and goals. There can be some discontent with, and indecision revolving around, higher education, learning, belief systems, and faith in a higher system and bigger purpose. The ninth house represents our spirit, what we strive towards, and we believe in, and with Chiron in Pisces here, these things can be difficult to see clearly and connect with deeply, as much as you’d like to. Ultimately, possibly after some struggle, you will get in touch with what you truly believe, aspire to, and have faith in, in your heart. This struggle is more internalized now as you examine what is within that feels damaged and needs healing.

Leo

Leo

This is a good time for coming to a better understanding of past events, dear Leo. Sharing personal matters can be a release right now, and others tend to be more accepting than usual. With Chiron transiting your solar eighth house for the past few years (and more years to come), you have a stronger ability to bring out the best in others. However, at times you may feel that you’re taking on the emotional burden and weight of others’ problems a little too often, or you are helping people so much that it’s at the expense of your own happiness. Now that Chiron is turning retrograde, as it does each year for several months, circumstances may be such that you pull back into yourself and work on your own issues. It may be time to examine what you are giving up of yourself in the process of helping others to the point of excess. Today, attachments can be confusing and mixed signals can be part of the picture, but the process becomes easier as you adjust to this new energy in your life.

Virgo

Virgo

There is peaceful energy with you today, dear Virgo, and a stronger level of acceptance in your relationships. Even so, there can some spiritual yearning and a sense that you can’t express what’s in your heart. There is a need to nourish both the inner and outer life now, and you tend to see people as the means to feed your own “well”. Chiron turns retrograde in your solar seventh house today, and vents or revelations this week can trigger a need for introspection when it comes to your one-to-one relationships or partnerships. Insecurities might be magnified just for now, and confusion in a close relationship or about relationships can be pronounced. If you have been overcompensating by making too many sacrifices for a partner, this might become obvious now. The tendency may have been to sacrifice too much for others, or to feel stuck and emotionally unable to move forward when it comes to close relationships, whether you’re in a partnership or not. Overdoing will not get you any closer to a person. This is a time for getting in touch with the fears and the damage so that you can get on the road to healing. Once adjusted to the shift in direction, this retrograde cycle is a powerful one for learning about your relationship needs.

Libra

Libra

Your ruler, Venus, is in your career sector harmonizing with Neptune today, dear Libra, and you are framed especially well in professional settings. You may be giving generously of yourself or your services. People are receiving you well, and possibly speaking highly of you as well. There is a more accepting air around you that is uplifting. Take note of ideas that come to you now for future projects, but save them for future use. Chiron turns retrograde for several months, as it does each year. If you’ve been overcompensating in the areas of health or work due to insecurities or fears, this is a time for looking at this more closely. Try to examine what it is about your daily routines and your approach to them that leaves you with a feeling that you haven’t done enough, or that you haven’t been effective enough. You might also have been very busy serving and helping others, and now events and revelations are such that you recognize the need to turn your helping and healing efforts on your own needs.

Scorpio

Scorpio

Today is potentially strong for connecting with a partner or significant person in your life, dear Scorpio, in uplifting ways. People seem to be a little more gracious, compassionate, romantic, and warm. Your own powers of attraction are increased – without even trying, you are selling yourself to the world now. Chiron begins its yearly retrograde cycle today. While you may have been going overboard pleasing others in the areas of romance, children, and creativity, there can be events that stimulate awareness of a need to re-examine this behavior. In the coming months, you may be learning about what’s at the root of the fears or insecurities that drive inclinations to overcompensate. This is a time for inner healing and more attention to your own needs for nurturing and care.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

You more easily accept and enjoy your deeper feelings these days with Venus in your solar eighth house, dear Sagittarius, and today, the pipeline is especially open for self-understanding. With a more relaxed and creative approach to your life, opportunities to grow and improve can open up. Chiron begins its yearly, several-month retrograde today. You can experience a need to turn some of the nurturing and care you’ve been directing towards others, and particularly family, inward, towards your own nurturing. During this cycle that lasts until November, you can more readily identify the roots of your insecurities. You might pick up some skills in the process for setting boundaries and for understanding that overcompensation does not help you become any closer to loved ones. In fact, it may eventually pull you away further.

Capricorn

Capricorn

This should be a good day for smoothing over close relationships, dear Capricorn. The more subtle, nonverbal communications and gestures count most right now. There can be excellent psychic rapport. Chiron spends several months of a year retrograde, and this cycle begins today. Recent insecurities about your self-expression, learning, or intelligence can be magnified now with the shift occurring. If you feel others aren’t getting what you’re saying, know that this is temporary and can set you on an inner journey towards understanding your fears, their roots, and how you might find ways to heal. The cycle ahead can be a rewarding one that opens your eyes to inner work that’s needed. The Moon moves into your sector of home and family today, and this can prompt some level of withdrawal and introspection.

Aquarius

Aquarius

This can be a day for almost magically finding a good buy, a new health program, or a useful technique, dear Aquarius. It’s a good time for a visionary, intuitive approach to business, money management, and work. You are intuitive when it comes to the practical world, and magnetizing good things to you. Your sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others is strong now, and you tend to want to be of assistance. However, watch that nervous energy doesn’t interfere with happiness today. Chiron turns retrograde in your sector of money, values, and security. This makes the coming months strong for gaining a new perspective on your feelings of self-worth and how these feelings affect what you’re attracting into your life, by way of income, but also in terms of the emotional and spiritual benefits that you deserve. Events occurring now can be catalysts for this inner journey, introspection, and self-examination.

Pisces

Pisces

This is a rather good day for charm, creativity, and romance, dear Pisces, although there can be some misunderstandings. Venus, still in your romance and pleasure sector, forms a wonderful angle with your ruler, Neptune, in your sign. You are a magnet right now. Chiron turns retrograde for several months every year, as it does today. During this cycle, you are a little less inclined to radiate healing energy, as it is now turned inward. This is a period for working on healing yourself. There has been strong demand on your attention in terms of people seeking your help, insight, and good vibes, but you need a little break in order to get into closer touch with your own issues and needs. As this transition happens today, however, you may be feeling somewhat vulnerable, misunderstood, and possibly even less effective just for the time being. You might also give off mixed signals to others until you grow more accustomed to the shift.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 3:07 amEvent: Moon enters AriesDescription: The Moon in AriesWe are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 2:18 pmEvent: Third Quarter at 6°Ar30′

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 2:11 amEvent: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx JunDescription: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting JunoThere can be some inclination to manipulate others to further our own goals, which should be avoided. There may be indecision regarding feelings about a relationship. Alternatively, there can be a conundrum regarding family and a relationship.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 3:07 amEvent: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj AriDescription: Transiting Moon Entering AriesWe are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look out for new opportunities.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 2:18 pmEvent: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr SunDescription: Transiting Moon Square Transiting SunThis is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 5:01 pmEvent: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq MarDescription: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting MarsWe can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 11:06 amEvent: Tr-Tr Mer Sxt CerDescription: Transiting Mercury Sextile Transiting CeresWe are imaginative, creative, and communicate warmly and considerately. This is a good time for both teaching and learning, and for expressing feelings. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. It’s also a strong time for marketing.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 12:24 pmEvent: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr ChiDescription: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting ChironMemories and dreams are strong right now. It is time to forgive and forget. There can be less confidence in our decisions, temporarily. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

Date & Time: Jun 27 2016 9:52 amEvent: Tr-Tr Ven Tri NepDescription: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting NeptuneWe are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time. Feel the need to escape to a romantic island getaway? Follow the urge even if it is limited to a luxurious bath or a trip to a swimming pool.

EARTH WEAKThere can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves. AIR WEAKWe may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.WATER STRONGWe are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL STRONGWe are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.FIXED WEAKWe may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

Current Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: DISSEMINATING Moon 135 to 90 degrees behind the Sun. Sharing our knowledge with the world is a major motivation at this stage. We believe we have gained much knowledge and wisdom through our experiences, and want to ensure others have the benefit as well.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on June 27th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

The Moon through Pluto: in the Signs and in Aspect

THE MOON

THE MOON IN ARIESWe are itching to take action and to pioneer something. All things equal, this is a time to begin new projects. Exercise patience and selflessness where possible, but embrace Aries’ courage and directness. Look for new opportunities.

ASPECTS OF THE MOONSQUARE THE SUN Orb 1°15′ ApplyingThere can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.

SQUARE VENUS Orb 6°56′ ApplyingThere could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.

TRINE SATURN Orb 6°14′ ApplyingWe are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CANCEROur attention is turned to our nest – our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel at home, safe, and secure. We take more pride in these things. We are more inclined to nurture and take care of our loved ones and our pet projects.

7TH DEGREE OF CANCERPart of Body: Thoracic cavity Sabian Symbol: Two fairies on a moonlit night.

ASPECTS OF THE SUNCONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 5°41′ SeparatingWe take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.

TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 5°34′ ApplyingWe are able to see matters, and people, from a perspective that allows for, and finds beauty in, differences. We may be recognizing our more charitable, altruistic, and compassionate urges.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN GEMINIWe are curious, communicative, sociable, and possibly easily distracted. We are mentally versatile and adaptable.

ASPECTS OF MERCURYSEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°07′ SeparatingWe are mentally alert and aware, and might be experimenting or opening our minds to new ideas. We could be feeling inspired, and our thinking is inventive. Varying our usual routine may be rewarding.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 0°02′ ApplyingThere can be insecurity about our own ideas or decisions, or we may not know who/what to believe. Words, or lack of, can hurt right now. There is greater sensitivity to what is being said, choice of words, and syntax.

VENUS

VENUS IN CANCERYou place emphasis on family relations. You will form strong emotional bonds within your own tribe. You may have an emotional need for financial security.

13TH DEGREE OF CANCERPart of Body: Lesser curvature of stomach Sabian Symbol: One hand slightly flexed with a very prominent thumb.

ASPECTS OF VENUSQUINCUNX SATURN Orb 0°42′ SeparatingYou fear commitment in your personal relationships often resorting to hard work as a way of avoiding intimacy. You need to make adjustments to allow time for your relationships.

TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°06′ SeparatingWe are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.

OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 4°21′ ApplyingDrama plays a key role in your personal relationships. You are obsessed with the concept of love and desire and expect your loved ones to share your intensity. Your relationships are strewn with struggles for power and control, and possibly violence. You need to direct your energies into a demanding, creative pursuit.

MARS

MARS IN SCORPIOYou are a passionate warrior. You are dramatic, and may have strong sexual urges. You may make a vengeful opponent.

24TH DEGREE OF SCORPIOPart of Body: Nasal septum Sabian Symbol: Crowds coming down the mountain to listen to one man.

ASPECTS OF MARSQUINCUNX URANUS Orb 0°59′ SeparatingWe may be looking to dominate or to assert our independence if we feel trapped, restricted, or otherwise limited. Impulsiveness can be a problem. With creativity, we may be able to break through obstacles in unusual and unique ways.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°09′ SeparatingThere is more courage to face problems. Fighting for the underdog. Physical healing can help inner healing, and vice versa.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN VIRGOYou have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.

ASPECTS OF JUPITEROPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 4°38′ SeparatingWe may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.

TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°10′ SeparatingYou are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 1°22′ SeparatingYour current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUSSaturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)

12TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUSPart of Body: Long saphenous veins Sabian Symbol: A flag that turns into an eagle that crows.

ASPECTS OF SATURNSQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 0°35′ SeparatingSome feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIESThe urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).

NEPTUNE IN PISCESA long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)

12TH DEGREE OF PISCESPart of Body: Plantar artery of right foot Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNECONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 3°15′ SeparatingYou have a tendency to daydream and live in a fantasy world, possibly even escaping into the world of drugs and depression. Your quest in this life is to put your creative talents to positive use.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORNTests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORNPart of Body: Condyle of left tibia Sabian Symbol: Someone surreptitiously bathing in the nude.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Plantar nerves Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.

VESTA

VESTA IN GEMINI Networking and coordinating are two key factors in your work. You enjoy communicating and exchanging information, particularly at work. You have a tendency to avoid emotions, in favor of intellectual conversations. You may be a committed writer.

PALLAS IN PISCES You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Left talus Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.

JUNO

JUNO IN LIBRA It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA Part of Body: Left ureter Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.

CERES

CERES IN ARIES You feel cared for when people are allowing you to be independent. You also believe that the best way of caring for others is to let them be themselves. You will suffer if you feel dominated or caged in.

26TH DEGREE OF ARIESPart of Body: Skull Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

16TH DEGREE OF VIRGO Part of Body: Groove for inferior vena cava Sabian Symbol: Children crowd around the orang-utang cage in a zoo.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

16TH DEGREE OF PISCES Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of right foot Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.